Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More

Source: MacRumors

Overview

Apple announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, faster charging, and more.

Performance

• Chip: A19 with a 6‑core GPU and a 4‑core GPU. Apple claims up to 2× faster performance than the iPhone 11.
• Neural Engine: New 16‑core Neural Engine optimized for large generative models.
• Modem: C1X modem from the iPhone Air, delivering up to 2× faster cellular performance than the iPhone 16e.

Design

• Front: Ceramic Shield 2 with 3× better scratch resistance and anti‑reflective properties for reduced glare.

Connectivity

• MagSafe: Added MagSafe connectivity for snap‑on magnetic accessories.

Battery & Charging

• Wireless charging: Up to 15 W with a 20 W adapter or higher (previously 7.5 W).
• Wired charging: Up to 50 % charge in around 30 minutes.
• Battery life: Remains at 26 hours.

Camera

• Rear camera: Improved Portrait mode pipeline with automatic object detection, supporting next‑generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control.

Source

This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.